PlayStation Store Update

Hi Everyone –
We kick off this week’s PlayStation Store update with the digital release of Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier! Join an elite team of highly trained, cut-throat special-ops soldiers, armed to the teeth with unrivalled combat technology and cutting-edge military hardware. Ghost Recon takes you through the globe’s deadliest warzones to hunt down the highest value targets, and it’s available to download to your PS3 from the PlayStation Store with today’s update.

We know most of you are still playing Gravity Rush on PS Vita, but the hits keep coming with Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes arriving today. Set within the Batman universe, and filled with LEGO versions of heroes and villains from the Batman comic series; the game features an engrossing storyline, in-game dialog, classic LEGO video game play that includes 2 player simultaneous support, and amazing PS Vita specific controls and visuals. Batman-heads, don’t miss it and check out PlayStation.Blog’s Jeff Rubenstein interview with Matthew Ellison from TT Games on the development of the game.

If you caught Prometheus in theaters, you may have some pent-up need for some Aliens action. Well fear not, the Alien Breed Trilogy Bundle is here! Experience the ultimate in science-fiction action with three arcade-shooter titles in one fantastic collection. The Alien Breed Trilogy resurrects a much revered franchise with an epic narrative, swarms of intelligent alien enemies, high-impact weaponry and rich environments. This collection includes Alien Breed: Impact. Alien Breed 2: Assault, and Alien Breed 3: Descent.

Magic: The Gathering fans will be excited to see Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2013 arriving today. This game includes several new additions over the 2012 edition, including a new story that pits players against several mini bosses (before putting them up against the iconic Nicol Bolas) as well as some new oversized cards which will allow players to shift planes. Read more on the game with Community Manager Mike Robles discussing its release.

On the PS one classics side, Tomba fans unite! An iconic title from the PS one era, Tomba sports colorful graphics, charming music, and incredibly fun controls and is available this week in the PlayStation Store. Check out the post from Ray Almeda of MonkeyPaw games who helped bring Tomba! to PS one Classics. They’re interested in bringing more classics to you so let them know your thoughts on Twitter at @monkeypawgames.

Attn: PlayStation Plus members: the E3 legacy discounts continue with this week seeing discounts on your favorite titles from E3 2010! Assassin’s Creed: Brotherhood is on sale for $15 and Red Dead Redemption on sale for $18. E3 2010 was also the year where Limbo made an appearance, and we’re celebrating by putting the dark, twisted puzzle-platformer on sale for $7.50.

There’s much more this week, including all-new DLC for PS Vita title WipEout 2048 (please note that all DLC will appear once the Online Pass is installed), as well as the PS3 Full Game release of Two Worlds II Velvet Game Of The Year Edition. Make sure you check out all the details below and let us know your thoughts in the comments! Don’t forget to check out the PlayStation Store Update thread on the PlayStation Community forums to discuss this week’s releases.

PSN Games

Magic: The Gathering – Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2013 ($9.99)
Face a greater challenge in the latest version of this hit franchise. Play with friends or the AI, take on new encounters and opponents, and face up to three other players in the Planechase multiplayer format.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.37 GB

PS Vita Games

Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes ($39.99)
The Dynamic Duo of Batman and Robin join other famous super heroes from the DC Universe including Superman, Wonder Woman and Green Lantern to save Gotham City from destruction at the hands of the notorious villains Lex Luthor and the Joker.
ESRB rated E10+
File size 1.08 GB

PS3 Full Games

Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Soldier ($59.99)
There is nothing fair, honorable, or just about combat. There is only winning and losing—the dead and the living. The Ghosts don’t fret about even odds. They do everything in their power to overwhelm and obliterate the enemy.
ESRB rated M
File size 11 GB

Two Worlds II Velvet Game Of The Year Edition ($24.49)
The Two Worlds II Velvet Game of the Year Edition offers an amazing RPG adventure. The Velvet GotY Edition combines the thrilling storylines of both Two Worlds II and its expansion.
ESRB rated M
File size 4.02 GB

Game Demos (free)

Magic: The Gathering – Duels Of The Planeswalkers 2013 Demo
Download the trial version of Magic: The Gathering — Duels of the Planeswalkers 2013 and face a greater challenge! Take on new encounters and opponents and face up to three other players in the Planechase multiplayer format.
ESRB rated T
File size 1.37 GB

PS3 Add-ons

Atelier Meruru: Makina Domain (free)
This will allow you to explore a mysterious land that appears suddenly in the farthest eastern reaches of Arls. Will the fascinated Meruru and her friends safely make their way through this foreboding labyrinth? “Makina Domain” will be added to the game map, allowing you to go gather there.
File size 111 KB

Battlefield 3 – Close Quarters ($14.99)
Battlefield 3: Close Quarters is a themed expansion pack bringing the team play of Battlefield 3 indoors. The frantic infantry combat is amplified by added persistence and new weapons, while HD Destruction lets players reduce entire locales to ruin.
File size 1.12 GB

DC Universe Online – The Last Laugh ($9.99)
Buy The Last Laugh DLC Pack now to get access to the new Shield weapon and jump in to new multiplayer battles! Experience new PvP maps and game modes, and fight to earn new gear and styles. Join Legends PvP with seven new iconic DC Comics characters! Purchase of this DLC pack requires an active game account.
File size N/A

Dragon’s Dogma: From A Different Sky – Part 5 ($0.99)
The fifth of the ‘From a Different Sky’ series, you will need your wits to clear all 10. Check the Pawn Guild to begin!
File size 707 KB

Dragon’s Dogma: Rift Crystal Value Pack ($4.99)
Be king of the rift with this pack of 15,000 Rift Crystals.
File size 129 KB

Dragon’s Dogma: Set Out For Adventure – A Great Defense ($0.99)
This armor pack will stock your item storage with sturdy armors for Fighter, Strider and Mage.
File size 129 KB

Dragon’s Dogma: Set Out For Adventure – The Best Offense ($0.99)
This weapons pack will stock your item storage with dependable weapons for Fighter, Strider and Mage.
File size 129 KB

Dragon’s Dogma: Set Out For Adventure – The Right Tools ($0.99)
This pack provides 2000 Rift Crystals, and an increased inventory at Aestella’s shop in Cassardis from game start.
File size 129 KB

LittleBigPlanet Solstice Costume (free)
File size 1.04 MB

Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles ($9.99)
Marvel Pinball: Avengers Chronicles takes the critically acclaimed pinball series to uncharted territory. Each of the four tables in this brand new pack chronicles a blockbuster event in the Marvel Universe: Marvel’s The Avengers (based on the 2012 film from Marvel Studios), Fear Itself, The Infinity Gauntlet and World War Hulk. Avengers Assemble!
File size 248 MB

Pure Chess Forest Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features a calm forest clearing where a set of Lewis chessmen do battle on a carved wooden board.
File size 73 MB

Rock Band 3
Build your Rock Band library by purchasing these song game tracks. For song credits, visit www.RockBand.com.

“FIREFLIES” – Owl City ($1.99)

“The Adventure” – Angels & Airwaves ($1.99)

File size: 23 – 35 MB (singles)

Rock Band Network v2.0

“FAREWELL TO GOOD DAYS” – Seven Day Sonnet ($1.99)

“FIELD OF SERPENTS” – Amberian Dawn ($1.99)

“GHOSTLY ECHOES” – Amberian Dawn ($1.99)

“GOODBYE, MR. PERSONALITY” – Less Than Jake ($1.99)

“REAP (RADIO EDIT)” – The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus ($0.99)

File size: 19 – 54 MB (singles)

PS Vita Add-Ons

Pure Chess Forest Pack ($2.49)
Check out all the Pure Chess additional content available for download. Each pack contains a stunning new location and incredibly detailed set of chess pieces. This pack features a calm forest clearing where a set of Lewis chessmen do battle on a carved wooden board.
File size 54 MB

PSone Classics

Tomba ($9.99)
Tomba! is a truly unusual platform adventure. You’re a pink-haired, high-flying jungle boy out to retrieve his stolen golden bracelet from evil, diabolic pigs. This fast-paced scroller rewards with a blend of frantic action and creative sub-quests. The adventure is where the game really shines. Characters are packed with personality. Level designs are top-notch. Tomba! is full of fantastic gameplay.
ESRB rated E
File size 164 MB

Bundles

Alien Breed Trilogy ($22.99)

Music

PlayStation Move Heroes Soundtrack ($9.99)

Ratchet & Clank: All 4 One Original Soundtrack ($9.99)

PlayStation Store for PSP

PSP minis (also available from PS3 Storefront)

BTW TWII is more then 50% off on PSN compare to retail price + PSN actually managed to beat Steam offerings on this one… Store Ops getting better at this.. I hope I won`t be wrong and this will keep getting better

Morgan, if you’re interested in feedback on Plus… as a brand new Plus subscriber I’m extremely disappointed in the new way things are being done. I decided to go Plus because I kept seeing all the free minis and classics and discounts every week. But as soon as I paid my money everything that made me want Plus went away and in its place are just 12 games I don’t care about, because I already own the ones I wanted – just 2 out of 12 – and the others I have zero interest in. My gaming preferences are very picky, I tend to avoid twitch based games because my arthritic hands can’t keep up. The old store had so much variety of small stuff there was something I wanted every week. The new store only offers 12 big games that are worthless to me. You may rotate in 2 new games each month or whatnot, but chances are super low those 2 will interest me either. With so much variety of content every week I always knew next week would have great stuff if this week didn’t. Now, all I have to look forward to are people saying I’m a whiner for not being overjoyed at free games I can’t play without intense pain.

Batman 2 is amazing!! So far I think it’s the best LEGO game to date. I am a huge fan of Pirates and Indiana Jones 2 but this is just so FUN! I wish this had crossplay with the Vita because I would have bought both versions. Cannot wait for LOTR!!

Seems like a nice little update nothing much especially for me. i plan to get Tomba and maybe the lego game, other than that not so much. Always good to see Morgan replies it great to see someone in the blog actually cares enough of us to reply and talk to us instead of the usual silence.

Still a low week for Vita but nothing was expected to release so i guess thats ok. Good to see a psp sale as well, would be nice to get a little more info on when Ps1 support is coming. Summer is just as vague as soon.

The Vita’s store still claims that there is “free-roaming flight” and “explore gotham city by walking, flying or unlocking and controlling a variety of cool vehicles”. Please amend this description so that people don’t make purchases under false pretenses like I almost did. Thanks in advance to Morgan and the whole PS team for correcting this.

Man, I hope my PS3 can connect to the internet so i can get tomba! Stupid wifi; it’s such a bandwith-hog. The moment internet in my neighborhood got janky, my PS3 stopped connecting to the internet. It’s been a few months now…
:(

Thanks for Tomba!! My hopes for a 3rd game have been somewhat rekindled. Even a Tomba! remake with HD graphics and the addition of the content that was left out would be really nice. Can we have Tomba! 2 too?

WHY have you still NOT FIXED the ESCAPE PLAN DEMO in over 1 WEEK! It still reports error C2-12828-1 when trying to load it on latest FW after redownloading 10 times already including today, and hard rebooting the Vita multiple times!!

What is wrong with you guys that you leave a broken demo for a high profile game up for 1 week and its broken for almost everyone if not everyone!?!?

A fix to address this issue is tentatively scheduled for release next week. When ti comes, I’ll be sure to make a note of it in that Store Publish post, but my apologies for that demo experiencing issues.

Kaleidoscope is definitely aesthetically bright, but it seems like it would take a while to get it to showcase everything it has on offer (for each play session, you build up more time to play through it again, allowing you to reach later stages).

Nice to see free DLC for JRPG(-ish?) titles, though I have yet to get into the Atelier games.

Not as big a splash of an update, but I’m sure there are folks still recovering from the beginning of the month.

I love all the new DLC. In fact I’m upgrading my hard drive from a 250GB to a 500GB. So I do not have space issues. I wanted to let you know I’m more incline to buying a full PS3 from PSN and then buying a case and a disc. This is one of the reason I’m upgrading to a bigger HD. So please keep tha full PS3 games coming. I can’t wait for Uncharted 1 and 2.

Morgan, I can’t help but get frustrated when I see these absolutely amazing sales going on in the SCEE region on Vita games and absolutely nothing here. Vita games STILL haven’t been on sale here digitally, and meanwhile games like Reality Fighters, Little Deviants, and Modnation Racers are 10.99 euros. This week there’s over ten retail Vita games with a great discount on the SCEE store (plus there were PSN Vita titles on sale last week), and we get nothing.

I mean, Is there ANYTHING happening in this regard here? Not just in Playstation Plus (which seems weird that Vita is still not included in that program), but sales in general.

Why are you acting as though the instant game collection aspect added to Plus this month takes away from all the other stuff we’ve come to expect with Plus?

As I understand it, the instant game collection is on top of what we’re already offered with a Plus membership. We’re still getting the PSN games, minis, PS1 classics, avatars, discounts and so on. So I’m not seeing what you’re on about.

EVen though I’m a pretty well informed gamer, I suppose I could be wrong, or maybe missed something in my constant search for video game news. Do you have a link to any kind of press released about Plus being changed this month that suggests the instant game collection is in some way REPLACING what we already get with Plus, instead of just being ON TOP OF what we already get? Because I’m pretty sure the instant game collection is in addition to what we already receive.

This update would be great if the PSN would let me and the hundreds of other people on the internet (and that i know personally) add funds to the wallet so we can buy the content we want. Sony still refuses to even acknowledge there’s a problem though so many of us are reporting it. I haven’t been able to purchase anything from the store for almost a week now (worked fine a month ago and haven’t changed anything since). Most people have been waiting longer. I’ve called/emailed “customer service” multiple times.. which got me nowhere. I’ve re-set, re-stored, re-entered, called, waited, verified and done every possible thing I can on my end with no luck. I’m at the point where I’m honestly going to take my money elsewhere and turn my ps3 off for good due to the complete LACK of customer service on this issue.

I HOPE YOU’RE READING THIS SONY BECAUSE YOU’RE ABOUT TO LOSE A LIFE-LONG CUSTOMER! And I’m speaking for me, my friends and my family who are all experiencing the exact same problem on different ps3’s in different places on different accounts with different credit cards. There is obviously something wrong and we’d all like a solution or atleast and answer or some acknowledgement.

@Darth-Krayt I hope you are right. I don’t think anyone knows exactly what is in store for us with the new PS+. That is why now is a good time to give feedback. Obviously we haven’t gotten anything in the last 2 weeks, so that’s 2 weeks precedent at least. People are also obviously going to say that it’s strange to complain about 12 free games (which I’m not doing), but they must not realize that we aren’t getting 12 games next month. 12 games at once is a great way to get new people to sign up and make existing members happy for a month, but if the old system is abandoned entirely and from now on we only get 1 or 2 games rotated in each 4-6 weeks, I don’t know if I would like that as much as before. But, that being said, maybe we aren’t getting anything the rest of the month because we got the initial 12 free games this month. Maybe next month will be more similar to what we are used to, on top of rotating in 1 or 2 games to the collection. Who knows?

It’s more than just dissapointing how the video store is being handled so poorly. To top it off more effort is being put into heavily censoring comments pointing that out instead of Fixing it. To be Honest, nothing is being done to fix it. The thing is, its sony’s loss not mine, They could’ve made more sales but instead I can go elsewhere and not face the same dismal restrictive DRM.

Hey I am curious as to why the NA PSN Store has not gotten the Sonic avatars that Europe have (they have had them for a month.) I have been checking the store on each update to see if they are there, to no luck. SEGA is apparently (or has been) working on it but what is taking so long? For details see:

Day one of summer over. I’m patiently waiting on that firmware update allowing psOne classics to be played on the Vita. Don’t let me down Sony! And uh, maybe help out poster #175 ok? He seems to be having a pretty legitimate beef.

I can’t buy any of the newly updated content I’m afraid, being jobless, but I will continue to enjoy my Ape Escape, Metal Gear HD, and hope to be beating Sephiroth senseless by Sept. 21!

Not really sure who I’m talking to on this blog but, can we see some new god of war ascension videos? There are all kinds of videos on the internet about this game, but so far all we have is the trailer and the 1 hour special. At least having the gameplay posted on this wesite would be great!

@174, different regions = different content sales & releases. For example, how MGS HD for the Vita will be out in late June for Europe or the R&C Collection having different release dates. Will we have Vita sales here? Sure, but chances are it won’t be identical.

@176, have you tried using the Pre-paid PSN cards sold at Best Buy, Gamestop, Walmart, etc.? Additionally, if your credit card has issues, you can purchase a PSN card at Best Buy’s website & they’ll e-mail you the code.

@178, the only problem I have w/ the Video store is the lack of trailers (so I can judge the video & sound quality) for the titles. What is it you believe needs fixing?

@182, do you recall when the GTA V trailer was on the web? Rockstar then released GTA III for mobile systems. I don’t know why they avoided the PSN & Live platforms but it seems they like to tie in they’re older games following big annoucements.

Yup, I and many others having this problem have tried buying psn cards and that doesn’t work either. We still get the “cannot add funds to the wallet” or an error code that doesn’t make sense. It’s not a problem with my credit card i’ve already checked that and tried using it elsewhere with no problem. You can google “PS3 cannot add funds to the wallet” and you’ll see all the people having this same exact problem and that SONY is completely ignoring us. If they don’t fix this or atleast acknowledge a problem by the end of the weekend I’m turning to the dark side ( xbox :( ). Goodbye Playstation.. I’d say it was fun but that would be a lie.

PS. Sony customer service is the biggest joke on the planet. Their employees know less about the PS3 than my mother.. and that’s just sad.

“different regions = different content sales & releases” thats not entirely true, just because we all are in different regions doesnt mean the sales and releases are different, and again with your MGS collection i would think the only reason that is different is because in Europe they need to translate into like 3-4 different languages. You cant say that because some sales/release are far between that it is always like that. i mean the sales we get in our store usually go off in different regions. Granted they may not happen all at the same time, they way you put it seems like just because we get X games on sales/release means that Europe (or any other region) must have to get Y & Z games (basically anything but the same game we got)

Nice but I am not able to enter PSN Store I get server timed out error all over the place. I am in Chicago USA I barely was able to log in and post this. The PS3 signs me in now but cant enter the store. I cant even get in to account management. It has been over 4 hours now.

what a shame sony, i payd 35 dollars for the metal gear solid hd collection for psvita and i can’t transfer it to my psvita because the store isnt working, stop wasting my time! i want to play the game!!

I have a little problem when i am trying to access Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Future Solider Game Trial. I waited a day and a half to download, and install, and when it finally was done i went and tried to start it up. It waited a few minutes and then came up with a message “An error occurred during the start operation (80029538)” I looked that up, and it has something to do with the Blu-ray disc reader. The thing is, all of my other discs/downloaded games work, and start up properly. I also restored the driver for the Blu-ray disc using the restore option in the back-up utility. This is the first time i have downloaded a game trial before, and i do not know if that is the reason, or i am missing something.

I’d definitely appreciate it if you guys could help with the problem, and get me shooting in the battlefield soon enough!